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Arts and Sciences Curriculum

The College of Arts and Sciences curriculum provides you with an academic framework for becoming an educated and successful citizen of the 21st century. Its flexible structure is designed to inspire curiosity and frame opportunities while drawing you toward two distinct goals: general education across the wide range of the arts and sciences and specialized education in a major. With help from academic advisors, you will select from a variety of courses to fulfill each element of the curriculum. You may also choose to expand your academic experience beyond the classroom through options like research or study abroad.

Explore the various components to see the roles they play and how they fit together.

The Major

The major provides an opportunity to know a segment of human knowledge deeply, its modes of thinking and analysis.

Free Electives

Make It Your Own

Penn's wide array of academic opportunities empower you to approach your studies in the true spirit of a liberal arts education, gaining depth and breadth across a variety of fields. How you put it together—how you make it your own—is up to you.

CAS Curriculum Interactive Infographic

The College of Arts and Sciences' curriculum provides you with an academic framework for becoming an educated and successful citizen of the 21st century. Its flexible structure is designed to inspire curiosity and frame opportunities while drawing you toward two distinct goals: general education across the wide range of the arts and sciences and specialized education in a major.

MAJORGENERALEDUCATIONFREEELECTIVESMAKE ITYOUR OWN

Explore individual interests and goals within this flexible curriculum.